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GV53 ZPM

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,425 mi
Last recorded154,425 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZPM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 154,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 154,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 145,422 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust silencer front mount broken

Pass 20 Mar 2017 134,971 miles

rear exhaust silencer front mount broken

Pass 25 May 2016 128,400 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2014 120,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 120,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 115,382 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 110,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S Rear Tyre Has Slight Wear On Inner Edge

O/S And N/S Front Tyres Have Slight Wear On Inner Edge

Pass 4 Nov 2011 96,230 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,415 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,432 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 57,241 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 57,158 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 57,158 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2007

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,905 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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GV53 ZPM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV53 ZPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV53 ZPM registered?

GV53 ZPM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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